World & Nation
Black History Month in February is considered one of the nation’s oldest organized history celebrations. Here’s information about how it started.
Feb. 6, 2024
Books
No matter what month or week it is, a tribute of some sort is on the books.
June 24, 1994
Archives
The Times editorial board was politely respectful of Black History Month even as Op-Ed writers tore it apart.
Feb. 21, 2008
In this valuable collection of essays, Gertrude Himmelfarb comes to grips with two related problems.
Sept. 27, 1987
Science & Medicine
Family medical history reporting spotty, researchers find
Nov. 3, 2009
The information may or may not be very helpful to doctors. An analysis of 137 studies doesn’t uncover enough evidence to say how collection affects patients’ outcomes.
Sept. 16, 2014
Opinion
My daughter’s Advanced Placement text teaches Black history, Indigenous history, labor history and more very, very badly.
May 3, 2021
In 1926, educator Carter G.
Feb. 17, 2001
Booster Shots
This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links.
Nov. 2, 2009
California
Study after study has shown that the American public is woefully ignorant about history, geography and politics.
Jan. 1, 1989